Vienna building Austria's biggest aquarium
Vienna is getting a new aquarium at its famous zoo; the new facility will focus on endangered species
September 2024
Alaska Airlines takes big loan on loyalty
In the aftermath of its takeover of Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines is using its loyalty program as collateral for a big loan
Tombstone, Arizona—'The Town Too Tough to Die'
On a visit to possibly the most famous town in the American 'Old West,' Marilyn Jones finds it's no ghost town
Pentre Ifan, Wales
DrFumblefinger visits an ancient megalithic site in Wales, thought to date to 3500 BC, which was probably used as a burial site.
Siberian tigers hit the road
Tigers are being re-introduced to an area where they've been extinct for over 70 years
Air France, KLM: Bring your own snacks
The two airlines plan to shift passengers from free food to a buy-on-board menu
City Hall. Tomar, Portugal
Jonathan L shares a view of this classic beauty and its picture-perfect plaza
Hobart, New York and the Western Catskills
Jonathan L explores the western side of the Catskill Mountains
Hogwarts Express back on track after upgrade
A new supply of vintage cars with central locking systems has allowed the colorful railroad to resume operations
New idea: Airline-style lie-flats for trains
A new design for sleeper cars based on airline lie-flat seats could open up new possibilities for the European market
Colmar: Gateway to the Alsatian Wine Route
With its enchanting old town and romantic canals, Colmar exudes a timeless elegance that has captivated visitors for centuries.
Well-Written Words, England
Another small collection of the well-made signs and more that catch Paul Heymont's eyes as he travels
One-Clue Mystery: Name the Place!
This is all the clue there is: Is it enough for you to name the scene of a future TravelGumbo blog? Email answers by Monday midnight to TGsuggestions@gmail.com
Cincinnati Sign Museum doubles down
For a museum that's dedicated to the signs that tell us where to go, the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati may be a little shy on its own publicity, since an expansion that doubled its size two months ago has only recently been noticed by national media. Located in a former factory building in a (not surprisingly) industrial neighborhood, the museum saw 60,000 visitors last year to its exhibits which cover 100 years of American sign history. With the expansion that now uses the entire...
Eurostar to Dutch: Fix tracks or lose trains
Eurostar says that Dutch infrastructure problems may lead it to cut routes serving Amsterdam and Rotterdam